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Physicist who found spherical meteor fragments claims they may come from an alien spaceship – here's what to make of it (theconversation.com)

How 'nones' − the religiously unaffiliated − are finding meaning, purpose and spirituality in psychedelic churches (theconversation.com)

Emigration: The hidden catalyst behind the rise of the radical right in Europe’s depopulating regions (theconversation.com)

Turmoil at OpenAI shows we must address whether AI developers can regulate themselves (theconversation.com)

More than 200 scientists from 19 countries want to tell us the Southern Ocean is in trouble (theconversation.com)

The first comprehensive assessment of trends in Southern Ocean ecosystems reveals an urgent need to address climate change. The summary for policymakers can guide decision-makers.

Exercise may or may not help you lose weight and keep it off – here’s the evidence for both sides of the debate (theconversation.com)

Is social media fuelling political polarisation? (theconversation.com)

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Editing memories, spying on our bodies, normalising weird goggles: Apple’s new Vision Pro has big ambitions (theconversation.com)

Apple Vision Pro is a mixed-reality headset – which the company hopes is a “revolutionary spatial computer that transforms how people work, collaborate, connect, relive memories, and enjoy entertainment” – that begins shipping to the public (in the United States)....

In future, we'll see fewer generic AI chatbots like ChatGPT and more specialised ones that are tailored to our needs. (theconversation.com)

Supreme Court kicks cases about tech companies’ First Amendment rights back to lower courts − but appears poised to block states from hampering online content moderation (theconversation.com)

TikTok fears point to larger problem: Poor media literacy in the social media age (theconversation.com)

Gaza war: blaming Israel for October 7 Hamas attack makes peace less – not more – likely (theconversation.com)

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[The Conversation] - Blame capitalism? Why hundreds of decades-old yet vital drugs are nearly impossible to find (theconversation.com)

Most Israelis dislike Netanyahu, but support the war in Gaza – an Israeli scholar explains what’s driving public opinion (theconversation.com)

Climbers have turned Mount Everest into a high-altitude garbage dump, but sustainable solutions are within reach (theconversation.com)

Health care workers gain 21% wage increase in pending agreement with Kaiser Permanente after historic strike (theconversation.com)

Jerusalem: Jewish settler movement makes bid for large slice of Armenian quarter (theconversation.com)

AI disinformation is a threat to elections − learning to spot Russian, Chinese and Iranian meddling in other countries can help the US prepare for 2024 (Pluto: Fake news, but take a look for yourself) (theconversation.com)

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Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including with significant drops in IQ scores (theconversation.com)

Media coverage of campus protests tends to focus on the spectacle, rather than the substance (theconversation.com)

It’s getting even harder to find full-time work. So more people are taking second part-time jobs (theconversation.com)

Over the last two years, growth in wages and salaries have not kept up with rises in the cost of living....

Fighting every wildfire ensures the big fires are more extreme, and may harm forests’ ability to adapt to climate change (theconversation.com)

Why Colombia sees legalising drugs as the way forward. Here's what's being proposed (theconversation.com)

How the 'parental rights' movement gave rise to the 1 Million March 4 Children (theconversation.com)

Thousands of protesters and counter-protesters in cities across Canada have clashed over the rights of trans children and youth. The “1 Million March 4 Children” on Sept. 20 is part of a widespread and growing “parental rights” movement targeting inclusive public education....